China held a massive live fire exercise near the Korean Peninsula.
China holds a massive live fire exercise near the Korean Peninsula, to remind everyone that it's a key Asian military power.
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As a drill and potential warning, China's navy just fired dozens of missiles near North Korea
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How-to photograph a meteor shower
Head for the country and point your camera toward the sky.
Meteor showers can be amazing things to photograph. But, before you point your camera upward, here are a few simple tips to make sure you get the most out of your night…
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We finally know how your tongue tells your brain what you're tasting
They used to keep you alive, but now they just give you a sweet tooth.
What makes something sweet or bitter? A new study finds that it all depends on unique signaling molecules, and when you swap them, the tastes get all mixed up.
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This paper battery is powered by bacteria in your spit
Sometimes a Duracell just won’t do.
Researchers at Binghamton University have developed a paper-based, saliva-activated bio-battery. Spit on it once, and the microorganisms on the paper's surface will…
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Now climate change is coming for our sea turtles
Frigid winter waters and scorching beaches could put them in peril, but people are fighting back.
Climate change is a danger to turtles on land as well as sea.
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The Forest Service really doesn't want you flying your drones into wildfire
It's a no drone zone.
Drones being flown into wildfires are on the rise, posing a risk to those tasked with putting out the flames. Read on.
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Five rad and random lunch boxes I found this week
The end-of-week dispatch from PopSci's commerce editor. Vol. 21.
Five rad and random lunch boxes I found this week. The end-of-week dispatch from PopSci's commerce editor. Vol. 21.
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How to choose the right drone for you
Take to the skies.
Want to fly? Our consumer drone guide will explain the features you need to look for and recommend some of the best models that are currently on the market.
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20 Amazon tips to save you time and money
Shop smarter.
Next time you go shopping on Amazon, follow these expert tips to find the best deals first, dig out the biggest discount codes, optimize your time, and more.
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Last week in tech: It’s all fun and games until robots take over
It's been an interesting week here at Camp PopSci! Let's recap all the interesting tech stories you may have missed.
Robots beat us at video games, Netflix and Disney had a breakup, and all the other interesting stuff you missed while you were enjoying summer leisure.
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What can genetic testing really tell you?
Risk is not a diagnosis.
Have you wondered what your genes might mean for your future health and wellbeing? Genetic tests can give you some insight, but it's more complex than it seems.
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Yes, you can still get the bubonic plague. Here's what to look out for.
It's less terrifying than you might think.
When headlines proclaim that the bubonic plague is alive in Arizona (or New Mexico, or wherever) it feels like some archaic monster has risen from the grave. The reality…
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How to avoid spoilers online
Ignorance is bliss.
To steer clear of plot twists and big reveals for your favorite shows—without going entirely offline—simply follow these tips for avoiding internet spoilers.
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How to make sure your eclipse glasses actually work
Don't fry your eyeballs with counterfeits.
With the Great American Eclipse approaching, there are counterfeit glasses everywhere. Don't get fooled.
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It's raining frogs: a brief look at the planet's weirdest weather ever
From falling frogs to giant hailstones.
The same natural patterns that cause normal weather can also result in bizarre, terrifying, and downright mythical phenomena. Here are some of the strangest.
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How goldfish use booze to get through a hard winter
Who needs oxygen when you can make ethanol?
Goldfish are remarkably resilient—they can even survive long winters in frozen ponds. Now researchers think they've figure out how.
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4 hidden Windows tweaks to speed up your computer
Don't settle for slowdowns.
Your Windows computer takes forever to start up, and once it does, it keeps slowing down. Don't give up and buy an upgrade—yet. First try these advanced tricks.
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Important things found in Antarctica this week: 91 volcanoes and also a fruitcake
And what they can tell us about the mysterious southern continent.
Volcanoes in Antarctica and chunks of fruitcake are both way more common than you’d think. But at least the dried cherries won’t contribute to global warming.
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NASA is about to find out if a supercomputer can survive a year in space
Testing the limits of software.
On Monday, at 12:31 p.m., a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off on a resupply flight for the International Space Station, and among its cargo was a supercomputer.
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Now's your chance to get NASA to send your tweet into interstellar space
No pressure
NASA will send choose one message—submitted on Twitter—to beam off into space in honor of the Voyager mission's 40th birthday.
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